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TOP PLAY CLUB: MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON NEVADA -2.5 (9:00PM CT START)
Nevada has beaten Fresno State four straight times, including a 79-67 win earlier this season in Reno. This Freson State teams has siipped into the postseason with two straight losses and losing five of the last six conference games. Nevada on the other hand, needs this win and should take care of the Bulldogs tonight with a solid performance.
SYSTEM PICK: MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON BAYLOR / TEXAS TECH OVER 154 (12:30PM CT START)
The Bears claimed an 80-74 win in the first meeting of the season against Texas Tech. Baylor, is averaging 81.1 ppg for the season and the Red Raiders are generating 69.7 ppg on the strength of 45.7 percent shooting from the field this season. Texas Tech is coming off an embarrassing loss, so expect it to come out with a lot more energy this time. Baylor on the other hand is looking to put up a solid performance offensively after that ugly A&M game this week. Look for Big Number this afternoon.
CHALK PLAY: MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON STANFORD -1 (1:00PM CT START)
The Cardinal defeated USC, 52-46, in the first meeting of the season and as a team, has relied on strong defense, holding opposing clubs to a mere 59.2 ppg and 39.2 percent shooting from the field. Too much talk here about Stanford not needing to win as they have things wrapped up. We feel they will continue to bring their "A" game to hinder USC' seed position.
UNDERDOG PICK: MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON MARQUETTE +1.5 (3:00PM CT START)
Marquette is scoring 76.3 ppg this season while limiting the opposition to 63.2 ppg on 40.6 percent shooting from the floor. The Golden Eagles have won six of its last seven games, as the only setback during that span came to Georgetown by two points in overtime. Another spoiler spot here as Syracuse needs this win more than Marquette. Look for a Marquette road win.
UNDERDOG PICK (2): MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON NORTH CAROLINA +1.5 (8:00PM CT START)
North Carolina is 28-2 overall and has won all 12 of its road games this season and are stacking up 90.1 ppg while allowing 72.9 ppg to the opposition. Duke is a perfect 15-0 at home and have won thier last 4 outings including a win against NC earlier this year. This will be an exciting won and we'll follow the trends and side with the underdog.
TOTALS CLUB: MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON NEW MEXICO / COLORADO STATE OVER 136 (4:30PM CT START)
The Rams are producing 64.4 ppg this season, which is almost eight points less than the opponents who are generating 72.2 ppg. Look for Giddens and company have a strong offensive showing against the Rams "D" and help push this number over the posted total.
TOP PLAY CLUB: MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON NEVADA -2.5 (9:00PM CT START)
Nevada has beaten Fresno State four straight times, including a 79-67 win earlier this season in Reno. This Freson State teams has siipped into the postseason with two straight losses and losing five of the last six conference games. Nevada on the other hand, needs this win and should take care of the Bulldogs tonight with a solid performance.
SYSTEM PICK: MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON BAYLOR / TEXAS TECH OVER 154 (12:30PM CT START)
The Bears claimed an 80-74 win in the first meeting of the season against Texas Tech. Baylor, is averaging 81.1 ppg for the season and the Red Raiders are generating 69.7 ppg on the strength of 45.7 percent shooting from the field this season. Texas Tech is coming off an embarrassing loss, so expect it to come out with a lot more energy this time. Baylor on the other hand is looking to put up a solid performance offensively after that ugly A&M game this week. Look for Big Number this afternoon.
CHALK PLAY: MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON STANFORD -1 (1:00PM CT START)
The Cardinal defeated USC, 52-46, in the first meeting of the season and as a team, has relied on strong defense, holding opposing clubs to a mere 59.2 ppg and 39.2 percent shooting from the field. Too much talk here about Stanford not needing to win as they have things wrapped up. We feel they will continue to bring their "A" game to hinder USC' seed position.
UNDERDOG PICK: MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON MARQUETTE +1.5 (3:00PM CT START)
Marquette is scoring 76.3 ppg this season while limiting the opposition to 63.2 ppg on 40.6 percent shooting from the floor. The Golden Eagles have won six of its last seven games, as the only setback during that span came to Georgetown by two points in overtime. Another spoiler spot here as Syracuse needs this win more than Marquette. Look for a Marquette road win.
UNDERDOG PICK (2): MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON NORTH CAROLINA +1.5 (8:00PM CT START)
North Carolina is 28-2 overall and has won all 12 of its road games this season and are stacking up 90.1 ppg while allowing 72.9 ppg to the opposition. Duke is a perfect 15-0 at home and have won thier last 4 outings including a win against NC earlier this year. This will be an exciting won and we'll follow the trends and side with the underdog.
TOTALS CLUB: MARCH 8TH 2008
PICK: PLAY ON NEW MEXICO / COLORADO STATE OVER 136 (4:30PM CT START)
The Rams are producing 64.4 ppg this season, which is almost eight points less than the opponents who are generating 72.2 ppg. Look for Giddens and company have a strong offensive showing against the Rams "D" and help push this number over the posted total.
WAYNE ROOT
Chairman - GTown
Millionaire - USC
Money Maker - So Florida
No Limit - Iowa St
Insiders Circle - Tex Tech
Billionaire - Alabama
Chairman - GTown
Millionaire - USC
Money Maker - So Florida
No Limit - Iowa St
Insiders Circle - Tex Tech
Billionaire - Alabama
Larry Ness
20* CAA Tourney GOY (8-3 with 20* Conf GOY plays since Feb 1)
My 20* play is on UNC-Wilmington at 6:00 ET. The faithful of Wilmington were quite concerned when Benny Moss, in his first year as head coach, led the Seahawks to a 7-22 season, going 4-14 in the CAA last year. Wilmington had won 25 games the previous season and had been used to postseason play, including NCAA appearances in 2000, '02, '03 and '06. With four seniors leading the way, Moss got things turned around this year, as UNC-Wilmington enters this game 19-12, going 12-6 (tied for 2nd with Geo Mason) in the CAA. Delaware, which hadn't been to the "Big Dance" since Mike Brey led them to consecutive appearances in '98 and '99, was coming off a dreadful 5-26 season (3-15 in the CAA). The Blue Hens have also improved this year, although not as much as Wilmington, taking a 14-16 mark (9-9) into this game after last night's 60-51 win over 12-20 Drexel. There is a reason the Blue Hens' improvement hasn't been as big as Wilmington's. Simply put, Delaware is not as good! Beating Drexel is one thing, but the Blue Hens' season ends here! The 6-7 Courtney (13.9-6.2) gets some help up front from the 6-9 Ledsome (5.2-4.9) for Delaware but not enough for Delaware to match Wilmington's two big men. The 6-10 Kuljanin (12.8-9.9) and the 6-9 Hendley (12.9--4.9) who are both seniors, have no intention of seeing their season end here. Fellow seniors, guards Carter (16.2-5.7-4.3) and Fountain (12.9-3.6-2.1), are an excellent duo and although there is some question concerning Fountain's ankle, freshman Tomko (8.6-2.9-2.5) is an able replacement. Another freshman, the 6-7 Lacey (4.6-3.0) also adds depth inside. In the 6-6 Egerson 913.9-7.0), Dawson (11.0-4.6) and Johnson 99.4) Delaware has a solid perimeter game but Wilmington owns the experience edge. These team's met just once TY, with Delaware winning a close game at home, which only gives Wilmington more motivation here. CAA Tourney GOY 20* UNC-Wilmington
20* CAA Tourney GOY (8-3 with 20* Conf GOY plays since Feb 1)
My 20* play is on UNC-Wilmington at 6:00 ET. The faithful of Wilmington were quite concerned when Benny Moss, in his first year as head coach, led the Seahawks to a 7-22 season, going 4-14 in the CAA last year. Wilmington had won 25 games the previous season and had been used to postseason play, including NCAA appearances in 2000, '02, '03 and '06. With four seniors leading the way, Moss got things turned around this year, as UNC-Wilmington enters this game 19-12, going 12-6 (tied for 2nd with Geo Mason) in the CAA. Delaware, which hadn't been to the "Big Dance" since Mike Brey led them to consecutive appearances in '98 and '99, was coming off a dreadful 5-26 season (3-15 in the CAA). The Blue Hens have also improved this year, although not as much as Wilmington, taking a 14-16 mark (9-9) into this game after last night's 60-51 win over 12-20 Drexel. There is a reason the Blue Hens' improvement hasn't been as big as Wilmington's. Simply put, Delaware is not as good! Beating Drexel is one thing, but the Blue Hens' season ends here! The 6-7 Courtney (13.9-6.2) gets some help up front from the 6-9 Ledsome (5.2-4.9) for Delaware but not enough for Delaware to match Wilmington's two big men. The 6-10 Kuljanin (12.8-9.9) and the 6-9 Hendley (12.9--4.9) who are both seniors, have no intention of seeing their season end here. Fellow seniors, guards Carter (16.2-5.7-4.3) and Fountain (12.9-3.6-2.1), are an excellent duo and although there is some question concerning Fountain's ankle, freshman Tomko (8.6-2.9-2.5) is an able replacement. Another freshman, the 6-7 Lacey (4.6-3.0) also adds depth inside. In the 6-6 Egerson 913.9-7.0), Dawson (11.0-4.6) and Johnson 99.4) Delaware has a solid perimeter game but Wilmington owns the experience edge. These team's met just once TY, with Delaware winning a close game at home, which only gives Wilmington more motivation here. CAA Tourney GOY 20* UNC-Wilmington
Dr Bob
West Virginia (-9) 3-Stars at -9 or less, 2-Stars up to -10.
Wake Forest (-7) 3-Stars at -7 or less, 2-Stars up to -8.
Texas Tech (-1 1/2) 2-Stars at -2 or less, 3-Stars at -1 or better.
Texas A&M (+5) 2-Stars at +5 or more, 3-Stars at +6 or more.
California (+15) 2-Stars at +15, 3-Stars at +15 1/2 or more.
Opinion/Possible Best Bet
OLD DOMINION (-7 ?) over William & Mary
11:20 AM Pacific - Rotation 636
Old Dominion applies to a very strong 103-29-3 ATS conference tournament situation and the Monarchs are coming off a loss in their regular season finale, which should also serve as motivation. ODU is 15-2 ATS in their last 17 conference games after a conference loss (5-1 ATS this season) and my ratings favor the Monarchs by 6 ? points in this game. The line is a bit high to make this a Best Bet, but I?ll lean with ODU at -7 ? points and I?ll take Old Dominion in a 2-Star Best Bet at -7 points or less and for 3-Stars at -6 or less.
West Virginia (-9) 3-Stars at -9 or less, 2-Stars up to -10.
Wake Forest (-7) 3-Stars at -7 or less, 2-Stars up to -8.
Texas Tech (-1 1/2) 2-Stars at -2 or less, 3-Stars at -1 or better.
Texas A&M (+5) 2-Stars at +5 or more, 3-Stars at +6 or more.
California (+15) 2-Stars at +15, 3-Stars at +15 1/2 or more.
Opinion/Possible Best Bet
OLD DOMINION (-7 ?) over William & Mary
11:20 AM Pacific - Rotation 636
Old Dominion applies to a very strong 103-29-3 ATS conference tournament situation and the Monarchs are coming off a loss in their regular season finale, which should also serve as motivation. ODU is 15-2 ATS in their last 17 conference games after a conference loss (5-1 ATS this season) and my ratings favor the Monarchs by 6 ? points in this game. The line is a bit high to make this a Best Bet, but I?ll lean with ODU at -7 ? points and I?ll take Old Dominion in a 2-Star Best Bet at -7 points or less and for 3-Stars at -6 or less.
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4.5-Unit Play. Take #638 UNC-Wilmington (-2.5) over Delaware (6 p.m., Saturday, March 8)
Note: This is our Game of the Week. I know it's rated a bit low, but that's consistent with what we've had going on this week.
The Seahawks have four seniors on their roster making their last CAA Tournament run. They will be without No. 3 scorer Dan Fountain, their senior shooting guard and one of their best outside shooters, but I?ve sat back and watched teams lose their top scorer and rebounder over the last three weeks and continue to cover without a problem. Delaware is shaky. Period. They scored a nice win in the opening round, but I don?t know if they have the depth to bounce back with another strong performance. UNC-W is 10-4 ATS and has the two best players on the floor. They have a solid inside-outside combo and they should give us a gutsy performance and the cash.
2-Unit Play. Take #653 Wofford (+16) over Davidson (2 p.m., Saturday, March 8)
If the Terriers can knock down some outside shots they can stay in this game. Granted, Davidson is going to want to make a statement because they know they must win this conference tournament to secure an NCAA bid. But besides a 35-point maiming in January, these teams have played some competitive contests over the pas tthree years with Davidson winning eight of nine, but with only a 12.2-point margin of victory. The Wildcats are a bit inflated and I think Wofford can hit enough 3?s to hang around here.
2-Unit Play. Take #646 Cleveland State (-2.5) over Valparaiso (4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 8)
Valpo has beaten back-to-back solid teams and may be getting their act together at the right time. But I will still take the better, more rested, more athletic team here. Valpo had to win two grinders to get into the semis while CSU has been able to rest and prepare for playing in Hinkle. I think that gives them a decided edge and they make it a clean sweep over the Crusaders tonight.
That's it for today. Good luck.
4.5-Unit Play. Take #638 UNC-Wilmington (-2.5) over Delaware (6 p.m., Saturday, March 8)
Note: This is our Game of the Week. I know it's rated a bit low, but that's consistent with what we've had going on this week.
The Seahawks have four seniors on their roster making their last CAA Tournament run. They will be without No. 3 scorer Dan Fountain, their senior shooting guard and one of their best outside shooters, but I?ve sat back and watched teams lose their top scorer and rebounder over the last three weeks and continue to cover without a problem. Delaware is shaky. Period. They scored a nice win in the opening round, but I don?t know if they have the depth to bounce back with another strong performance. UNC-W is 10-4 ATS and has the two best players on the floor. They have a solid inside-outside combo and they should give us a gutsy performance and the cash.
2-Unit Play. Take #653 Wofford (+16) over Davidson (2 p.m., Saturday, March 8)
If the Terriers can knock down some outside shots they can stay in this game. Granted, Davidson is going to want to make a statement because they know they must win this conference tournament to secure an NCAA bid. But besides a 35-point maiming in January, these teams have played some competitive contests over the pas tthree years with Davidson winning eight of nine, but with only a 12.2-point margin of victory. The Wildcats are a bit inflated and I think Wofford can hit enough 3?s to hang around here.
2-Unit Play. Take #646 Cleveland State (-2.5) over Valparaiso (4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 8)
Valpo has beaten back-to-back solid teams and may be getting their act together at the right time. But I will still take the better, more rested, more athletic team here. Valpo had to win two grinders to get into the semis while CSU has been able to rest and prepare for playing in Hinkle. I think that gives them a decided edge and they make it a clean sweep over the Crusaders tonight.
That's it for today. Good luck.
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Kelso Sturgeon
Chairmans Club 10 units UNLV -7 v. Utah @ 4 PM
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5 units Louisville +5 @ Georgetown @ noon
4 units Illinois -2.5 v. Minn @ 1 PM
3 unit was Conn cancelled till tomorrow
March Madness
5 units NC-Wilm -2.5 v. Delaware @ 6 PM
4 units Cleve St. -2 v. Valpo 4 PM
3 units Loy-Md -3 v Fairfield @ 2 PM
50 unit Tourney GOY is Ill St -4.5 v N Iowa @ 5 PM
Chairmans Club 10 units UNLV -7 v. Utah @ 4 PM
Best Bets=
5 units Louisville +5 @ Georgetown @ noon
4 units Illinois -2.5 v. Minn @ 1 PM
3 unit was Conn cancelled till tomorrow
March Madness
5 units NC-Wilm -2.5 v. Delaware @ 6 PM
4 units Cleve St. -2 v. Valpo 4 PM
3 units Loy-Md -3 v Fairfield @ 2 PM
50 unit Tourney GOY is Ill St -4.5 v N Iowa @ 5 PM
Scott Spreitzer
CBB Conf Tourney Blowout of the Year! *37-18, 67% March Run!
My MAAC Game of the Year is a play on Niagara. These two teams split their season series with Marist taking the most recent meeting, 84-65. That loss served as a wake-up call for the Purple Eagles. Since then, Niagara has gone 8-3 SU and no one has been able to slow them down on the offensive end. The Eagles have averaged 79 PPG during the run. Marist, meanwhile, has gone the other direction. They limp into the tourney on a 3-6 SU slide, with two of those wins coming against a 12-19 Iona squad and lowly St. Peter's. They do have Syracuse-transfer Louis McCroskey back from injury, but they won't be able to hang with Niagara's offensive firepower. As mentioned above, the Red Foxes won the most recent meeting with the Eagles, a game played on their home court. But while Marist is 10-2 at home, they're just 1-4 in neutral site games. And, Niagara can't wait for a shot to atone for their embarrassing loss at Marist. Niagara guard Charron Fisher is the nation's leading scorer at 27.8 PPG. The 6'4, 230-lb., senior, had his worst shooting night of the season, making just 4-of-21 shots. In fact, it was one of just two games this season that Fisher didn't score at least 20 points. As a team, Niagara was ice cold, making just 27% of their shots, including 3-for-27 from area code three. At the same time, Marist couldn't miss. The Foxes his 28-of-56 from the field and 21-of-30 from the charity stripe. It was the Eagles fourth game in 10 days and coach Joe Mihalich said his team was gassed before they even took the court. The red-hot Eagles have had six days to rest for this one and are looking for their second straight trip to the Big Dance. Niagara is an absolute handful to defend when they're on their game like they are right now. Fisher, Tyrone Lewis, and Stanley Hodge combine for 14.7 three-point attempts per game, drawing defenders outside. They can then hammer opponents inside with 6'10 center Benson Egemonye. The Eagles are also tough on the glass with no less than five players averaging between 4.1 and 9.2 boards per game. This is an incredibly tough draw for the sixth-seeded Foxes, even if you take away Niagara's desire to atone for their ugly loss mentioned above. The Eagles began the season thinking MAAC Championship. That goal will remain alive after tonight's tilt. I'm laying the short number with Niagara, my MAAC Tourney GOY.
CBB Conf Tourney Blowout of the Year! *37-18, 67% March Run!
My MAAC Game of the Year is a play on Niagara. These two teams split their season series with Marist taking the most recent meeting, 84-65. That loss served as a wake-up call for the Purple Eagles. Since then, Niagara has gone 8-3 SU and no one has been able to slow them down on the offensive end. The Eagles have averaged 79 PPG during the run. Marist, meanwhile, has gone the other direction. They limp into the tourney on a 3-6 SU slide, with two of those wins coming against a 12-19 Iona squad and lowly St. Peter's. They do have Syracuse-transfer Louis McCroskey back from injury, but they won't be able to hang with Niagara's offensive firepower. As mentioned above, the Red Foxes won the most recent meeting with the Eagles, a game played on their home court. But while Marist is 10-2 at home, they're just 1-4 in neutral site games. And, Niagara can't wait for a shot to atone for their embarrassing loss at Marist. Niagara guard Charron Fisher is the nation's leading scorer at 27.8 PPG. The 6'4, 230-lb., senior, had his worst shooting night of the season, making just 4-of-21 shots. In fact, it was one of just two games this season that Fisher didn't score at least 20 points. As a team, Niagara was ice cold, making just 27% of their shots, including 3-for-27 from area code three. At the same time, Marist couldn't miss. The Foxes his 28-of-56 from the field and 21-of-30 from the charity stripe. It was the Eagles fourth game in 10 days and coach Joe Mihalich said his team was gassed before they even took the court. The red-hot Eagles have had six days to rest for this one and are looking for their second straight trip to the Big Dance. Niagara is an absolute handful to defend when they're on their game like they are right now. Fisher, Tyrone Lewis, and Stanley Hodge combine for 14.7 three-point attempts per game, drawing defenders outside. They can then hammer opponents inside with 6'10 center Benson Egemonye. The Eagles are also tough on the glass with no less than five players averaging between 4.1 and 9.2 boards per game. This is an incredibly tough draw for the sixth-seeded Foxes, even if you take away Niagara's desire to atone for their ugly loss mentioned above. The Eagles began the season thinking MAAC Championship. That goal will remain alive after tonight's tilt. I'm laying the short number with Niagara, my MAAC Tourney GOY.
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Rocketman
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3* TCU
3* Alabama
3* Coyotes
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Tex Tech -1 -120
Cal +16 -120
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Michael Cannon
30 Dime ?
CHARLOTTE
Take the points with Charlotte tonight when they travel to take on Rhode Island.
Rhode Island hasn?t exactly been tearing it up lately, so I don?t know why they?ve been installed as this big of a favorite.
The Rams had dropped five straight before last Saturday?s victory over LaSalle. They?ve also been off since that victory, so any momentum gained from that win will have surely waned by now.
Charlotte has the scorers to hang with the offensive-minded Rams. Forwards Chris Coley and Lamont Mack have been taking some of the pressure off guard Leemire Goldwire, who averages 19 ppg, with steady double-digit scoring.
The 49ers like to play an up tempo game, so they should stay close in this one throughout.
Rhode Island has failed to cover three straight as a home chalk, while Charlotte has suffered just one Atlantic-10 loss by more than seven points.
Take the points with Charlotte as they stay within the number tonight.
15 Dime ?
TEMPLE
Take Temple as the small road chalk today over LaSalle.
Temple has quietly gone on a little run which has put them on the fringe of the NCAA bubble. They?ve won and covered four of their last five, which has them currently in second place in the conference.
LaSalle?s defense has gone in the tank after a recent five-game winning streak. They?ve lost their last two, allowing 96 ppg and 56 percent shooting from the field.
I can?t trust those kinds of numbers against a surging Temple team.
The Owls are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 conference games and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 on the road.
Take Temple as the small road chalk as they grab the win and cover.
5 Dime ?
LOUISVILLE
Take the points with Louisville this afternoon when they travel to take on Georgetown.
The Cardinals are arguably one of the best defensive teams in the nation. They held Georgetown without a field goal for more than eight minutes in the second half of their first meeting. Louisville also forced 15 Hoya turnovers for the game.
Since Georgetown lacks the ability to pull away from teams, I prefer to side with the more-balanced Cardinals.
Louisville is 15-3-1 ATS in its last 19 road games and 23-6-2 ATS in its last 31 conference games.
Georgetown is just 4-10 ATS in its last 14 Saturday games.
Take the points with Louisville and don?t be surprised if they pull off the outright win.
MIAMI (Fla)
Take the small number with Miami when they travel to take on Florida State this afternoon.
Florida State?s NCAA-at-large dreams were dashed in its loss at North Carolina on March 4, so it?s tough to see how they?ll be able to get up emotionally for this game.
Miami has won six of its last seven and has a chance to close the season with a winning conference record.
The Hurricanes also have quadruple revenge working for them, so look for them to come out sky-high for this one.
Miami is 9-3-2 ATS in its last 14 road games, while Florida State is on negative ATS runs of 0-8 in its last eight Saturday games, 1-9 in its last 10 home games and 5-15 in its last 20 games overall.
The road team is also on a 7-1 ATS run in the last eight meetings.
Take Miami as the small road chalk as they grab the cash over Florida State.
30 Dime ?
CHARLOTTE
Take the points with Charlotte tonight when they travel to take on Rhode Island.
Rhode Island hasn?t exactly been tearing it up lately, so I don?t know why they?ve been installed as this big of a favorite.
The Rams had dropped five straight before last Saturday?s victory over LaSalle. They?ve also been off since that victory, so any momentum gained from that win will have surely waned by now.
Charlotte has the scorers to hang with the offensive-minded Rams. Forwards Chris Coley and Lamont Mack have been taking some of the pressure off guard Leemire Goldwire, who averages 19 ppg, with steady double-digit scoring.
The 49ers like to play an up tempo game, so they should stay close in this one throughout.
Rhode Island has failed to cover three straight as a home chalk, while Charlotte has suffered just one Atlantic-10 loss by more than seven points.
Take the points with Charlotte as they stay within the number tonight.
15 Dime ?
TEMPLE
Take Temple as the small road chalk today over LaSalle.
Temple has quietly gone on a little run which has put them on the fringe of the NCAA bubble. They?ve won and covered four of their last five, which has them currently in second place in the conference.
LaSalle?s defense has gone in the tank after a recent five-game winning streak. They?ve lost their last two, allowing 96 ppg and 56 percent shooting from the field.
I can?t trust those kinds of numbers against a surging Temple team.
The Owls are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 conference games and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 on the road.
Take Temple as the small road chalk as they grab the win and cover.
5 Dime ?
LOUISVILLE
Take the points with Louisville this afternoon when they travel to take on Georgetown.
The Cardinals are arguably one of the best defensive teams in the nation. They held Georgetown without a field goal for more than eight minutes in the second half of their first meeting. Louisville also forced 15 Hoya turnovers for the game.
Since Georgetown lacks the ability to pull away from teams, I prefer to side with the more-balanced Cardinals.
Louisville is 15-3-1 ATS in its last 19 road games and 23-6-2 ATS in its last 31 conference games.
Georgetown is just 4-10 ATS in its last 14 Saturday games.
Take the points with Louisville and don?t be surprised if they pull off the outright win.
MIAMI (Fla)
Take the small number with Miami when they travel to take on Florida State this afternoon.
Florida State?s NCAA-at-large dreams were dashed in its loss at North Carolina on March 4, so it?s tough to see how they?ll be able to get up emotionally for this game.
Miami has won six of its last seven and has a chance to close the season with a winning conference record.
The Hurricanes also have quadruple revenge working for them, so look for them to come out sky-high for this one.
Miami is 9-3-2 ATS in its last 14 road games, while Florida State is on negative ATS runs of 0-8 in its last eight Saturday games, 1-9 in its last 10 home games and 5-15 in its last 20 games overall.
The road team is also on a 7-1 ATS run in the last eight meetings.
Take Miami as the small road chalk as they grab the cash over Florida State.